Journal article
Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats in Australia: The veterinarian’s perspective and pet owner awareness
The Veterinary Journal, Vol.183(3), pp.358-361
2010
Abstract
During a recent national study of intestinal parasites in dogs and cats in Australia, questionnaires were submitted to veterinarians and pet owners to evaluate from a veterinary and public health standpoint the veterinarians' perception, awareness and knowledge of gastrointestinal parasites in their locality. The study included sourcing information with regard to commonly recommended deworming protocols. The awareness of pet owners regarding parasitic zoonoses and the degree of education provided to them by veterinarians was also determined. Very few veterinarians routinely discussed the zoonotic potential of pet parasites with clients but most recommended regular prophylactic administration of anthelmintics throughout a pet's life. Some pet owners were unaware of the existence of zoonoses. It is possible that an overreliance on anthelmintics may have led to a certain complacency about the need to educate pet owners about the risks of zoonoses. Veterinarians are important educators in the community and it is important to evaluate their performance if improvements are to be made.
Details
- Title
- Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats in Australia: The veterinarian’s perspective and pet owner awareness
- Authors/Creators
- C.S. Palmer (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityI.D. Robertson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityR.J. Traub (Author/Creator) - The University of QueenslandR. Rees (Author/Creator) - Bayer (Australia)R.C.A. Thompson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- The Veterinary Journal, Vol.183(3), pp.358-361
- Publisher
- Balliere Tindall
- Identifiers
- 991005544148007891
- Copyright
- © 2008 Elsevier Ltd
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.163 Parasitology - General
- 1.163.1943 Parasitic Zoonoses
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- Veterinary Sciences
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- Plant & Animal Science